Our firm serves the needs of domestic and international investors, global property funds, public listed real estate companies, government linked companies, investment banks and commercial banks in a full range of real estate and real estate related transactions involving retail malls, commercial, industrial, logistics, residential, and service apartment projects in Malaysia. From origination until completion, we help facilitate and guide clients through the labyrinth of legal, regulatory and compliance requirements, as well as the attendant finance, tax and employment implications of corporate exercises and business transactions.

We also offer complete legal advice and services in all areas crucial to setting up and maintaining a business or corporate presence in Malaysia. Our lawyers are able to provide suggestions on suitable business structures or entity to be used based on the commercial objectives and the specific requirements of an investor. We advise and assist both local and foreign clients on compliance with existing legislation, rules and regulations applicable in Malaysia. For transactions or trades involving listed companies, we are able to provide advice on the listing requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad and guidelines issued by the Securities Commission. In terms of advisory work, we cover the entire spectrum of company law applicable in Malaysia. In addition, we offer practical and comprehensive advice to foreign clients on legal structures, regulatory requirements, related taxation and other considerations that impact pre-investment decisions in foreign direct investment in Malaysia and abroad by Malaysian investors.

Our lawyers have vast experience in restructuring exercises in Malaysia, including merger and acquisition exercises, sales of businesses, shares or assets as well as restructuring agreements for financially distressed companies. We advise and assist corporations and boards of directors on governance related issues such as compliance, planning and internal processes. Having undertaken reviews on companies from diverse industries and sectors, our team has the experience to manage complex due diligence audits, provide in-depth analyses and identify key and risk issues.

We have a good record in advising on a wide spectrum of commercial agreements including franchise agreements, agency and distribution agreements, manufacturing and supply agreements, marketing agreements, joint venture agreements, procurement and trading contracts, service and management agreements, licensing agreements, internal company policies and guidelines, training facility and sponsorship agreements.

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In our banking and finance practice, we prepare and render advice on various security documentations involving business, syndicated, bridging, commercial trade and retail. A majority of the loan portfolio consists of business and commercial banking, project and infrastructure financing.

We are also proud of being known for providing innovative and unique financing structures, taking into account local conditions and sensitivities. Our experience in the corporate and commercial area has been a substantial asset and advantage especially when dealing with borrowings by corporations and advising on the nature and structure of security to be provided by the security parties.

The firm also provides comprehensive advice on the preparation of Islamic financing documentation. Such documents include asset purchase and asset sale agreements involving Bai' Inah, Murabahah and Bai' Bithaman Ajil contracts, banking documents in relation to Islamic trade finance under the concept of Al-Wakalah, Al-Kafalah, Al-Murabahah and Bay Al-Dayn; and financing documents involving the Islamic contracts of Ijarah Muntahiah Bitamlik and Musyarakah Mutanaqisah.

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As a key player in the region’s high-value real estate deals, we represent both domestic and international clients in the acquisition and sale of real estate. Whether conventional or innovative, at corporate or consumer sectors, we have the requisite knowledge and experience to cover all sides of the investment market; including our strong expertise in providing advice on the legal intricacies of the latest unconventional lease structures established in this country.

We offer practical advice for establishing and structuring appropriate holding vehicles, securitisation, and indirect acquisition by way of equity, as well as assist with all steps for acquisition divestiture of real property. Having a clientele which includes a broad and diverse range of prominent public sector institutions, regional economic agencies, institutional investors, developers and corporate occupants, we can guide you through various ancillary issues, such as obtaining approvals for property development and use for all types of projects and compliance with relevant legislation. Our close rapport with the local governmental agencies and departments is an added asset. We are also able to provide targeted, practical advice and attentive transaction support to domestic and international investors, corporates and homeowners for their personal and business property needs.

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We also handle shareholder disputes including minority oppression and statutory derivative actions, litigation arising out of corporate transactions and civil enforcement by governmental agencies and regulatory bodies against listed companies, as well as capital reductions and other applications under the companies and securities legislation.

We regularly act for and advise institutional and individual shareholders of major listed companies and large private companies as well as boards of directors of public and private institutions.

We advise clients on overall litigation strategy especially in complex disputes, and also to take part, lead and advise clients in any settlement parleys.

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